Tender

Supply of Archive Solander boxes

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

04 Mar 2021 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is currently conducting an open procurement process for the supply of Archive Solander boxes, with the tender reference UOR-EST-21-055. This falls under the goods category specifically related to file storage boxes. The procurement is considered active, and bids must be submitted by 12:00 on 5th April 2021. The delivery location is in Reading, UK, and the total contract value is £160,000. The contract period is set for a duration of 180 days following the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in packaging and storage solutions, particularly those specialising in providing archival materials or operational supplies for educational institutions. Companies that can meet the specifications for high-quality storage boxes designed to protect sensitive items such as herbarium specimens would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on risk management during the transition to a new location, businesses with expertise in secure storage and logistics would also provide a competitive advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Archive Solander boxes

Notice Description

The Herbarium is a research and teaching facility, containing around 400,000 specimens of flowering plants, conifers, cycads, ferns, lycophytes and non-vascular plants. The Herbarium will need to be repacked into new boxes ahead of the move to Worton Grange. Consideration will need to be given to manage risks around biscuit beetle. A tender is sought for the supply of new boxes for the Herbarium, with the number and specification set out below.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Herbarium is a research and teaching facility, containing around 400,000 specimens of flowering plants, conifers, cycads, ferns, lycophytes and non-vascular plants. The Herbarium will need to be repacked into new boxes ahead of the move to Worton Grange. Consideration will need to be given to manage risks around biscuit beetle. A tender is sought for the supply of new boxes for the Herbarium, with the number and specification set out below.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02983c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004319-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30193700 - File storage box

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Martin McMahon
Contact Email
m.t.b.mcmahon@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1183788305

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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